The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1567 No Need Be Hasty

Roxanne couldn't help but feel a little discouraged after failing to establish contact with any satisfactory medicinal herb supplier after making calls for the entire afternoon.

She had contacted almost all of the medicinal herb suppliers that had previously collaborated with the research institute.

If I can't find an up-to-par partner, my only choice will be to put more effort into sealing the deal with Jack. In that case, the research institute will be in a disadvantageous position. Roxanne couldn't figure out any solution even as evening arrived. At that moment, Lucian called.

She recomposed herself before answering the phone.

"Are you getting off work now?" His voice was filled with concern.

Hearing his voice, Roxanne felt unbidden grievances surge within her. Still, she forced a chuckle as she didn't want to let her emotions show.

so I can get off work anytime. What's the

slightly as he sensed something amiss about her tone. "I'll go and pick

she heard he was coming. A hint of anticipation crept into her heart as a genuine smile spread across her countenance.

the phone. Roxanne was worried he might discover her downheartedness when they met later, so

Is the matter regarding the supply of medicinal herbs very challenging to deal with?

as pale and tense as before after she talked to

was further touched after

able to provide me with much assistance since you just returned from overseas and lack connections. I'll have to trouble

in agreement before bidding Roxanne farewell. Then, she got off work first while Roxanne

when Lucian called and informed her that he

leaning against the car and looking down at his phone,

approached him, making minimal noise in the process

her mischief and caught

pinched her chin, planted a kiss on her lips, and chirped, "I

that, he kept his phone and gentlemanly